Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance (ZEBRA)

ZEBRA Membership Update! We welcomed 10 new members in 2024! ?? ZEBRA’s total membership consists of 78 transit agencies across the U.S. and Canada. See our updated membership map below, which outlines the impressive network of transit agencies leading the way in the transition to zero-emission bus fleets. We’re excited to see our community grow as we work together to mitigate climate change and move the transit industry forward. If you would like to connect with industry leaders in the zero-emission movement, email?[email protected]?to learn more about how you can get involved in ZEBRA. Let’s drive the future of clean, sustainable transit together. #ZEBRA #ZeroEmissions #SustainableTransit

Next Thursday, November 21, we will host our fourth quarterly ZEBRA Virtual Coffee Break. This session will spotlight a Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Transition Planning Guidebook, developed by the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). This Guidebook offers transit agencies and bus operators practical, step-by-step guidance for developing their own zero-emission transition plans, including best practices and common pitfalls to avoid. CTE subject matter expert and Guidebook author, Niki Rinaldi El-Abd, will be available to members during this session to provide an overview and answer questions. The guidebook will be available for download the week of November 18 on CTE’s website. ZEBRA Coffee Breaks are informal sessions where members can discuss key topics with transit peers and industry professionals. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn, engage, and share knowledge! Email [email protected] if you are interested in joining this session or would like to learn more about ZEBRA.

We are thrilled to share that ZEBRA member, Foothill Transit, has been awarded a $16.89 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)! This funding will support the purchase of 30 hydrogen fuel cell buses, enhance traffic signal priority for existing lines, and introduce a new line connecting local communities to key transit hubs. Foothill Transit continues to lead the way in zero-emission public transportation, with the largest fleet of hydrogen buses in the nation. We are proud to have Roland Cordero, Director of Maintenance and Vehicle Technology at Foothill Transit, as the ZEBRA Executive Chair. Roland’s leadership is invaluable as we work together to drive sustainability and innovation in transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Congratulations, Foothill! ?? ? #ZEBRA #FoothillTransit #HydrogenBuses #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #PublicTransit #ZeroEmission

?? Exciting Announcement! ?? We're thrilled to unveil our 2024 Annual Brochure highlighting our growth and accomplishments over the past year! ?? From our innovative data sharing tools, to our informative roundtable events, and our growing community of transit leaders, we've achieved so much thanks to your support. Thank you for being a part of the herd ?? ! Here’s to even more success in the coming year! ???

?? ?? Extending a warm welcome to our newest ZEBRA members including: Spokane Transit (WA), Solano County Transit (SolTrans) (CA), MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) (GA), and City of Mississauga (Ontario, CAN)! We're thrilled to have you join our group of transit agencies leading the transition to ZEBs! ?? ??

ZEBRA would like to wish our transit followers a Happy Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day! As transit agencies nationwide make the decision to procure hydrogen fuel cell buses as they transition their fleets to zero emission, it is important to recognize today and the positive impact hydrogen has on our communities. Check out The Department of Energy’s website below to learn more about Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day and the exciting hydrogen work DOE has underway! ?? https://lnkd.in/gECJZhfT

Sharing a recap of our latest roundtable in Las Vegas! ?? Planning is in progress for our 2025 events; stay tuned for more details later this year!

What a fantastic roundtable! ?? A big thank you to our members and prospective members who joined us. We'd also live to express our gratitude to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for providing transportation to Air Liquide's North Las Vegas liquid H2 production facility, and for the insightful tour of RTC's mobility training center and Sunset yard. These valuable in-person events are made possible by the generous sponsorships from vendors and event speakers: Letenda, ABB, Transdev North America, Zero Emission Industries, New Flyer, and Air Liquide. Thank you for sharing your industry insights and engaging in meaningful discussions with our transit agency audience!

ZEBRA would like to welcome our 77th agency member, Prince George's County, Maryland aka "TheBus." We're thrilled to have you join our group of transit leaders leading the transition to ZEBs! ?? ?? ??

Attending #ZEBCon2024 ? Pop by the ZEBRA booth in the Expo Hall and say hello ?? ?? !